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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.41, 185.38 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.41, 185.38 and 97.69 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.41 : 185.38 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.41/185.38 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.41x = 185.38 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.41x = 18,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,108.36/134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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